Politics
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Americas
The year ahead for Colombia, an impressive governor in Mexico and the polls to watch across the continent.
Oceania
Australia's big issues, a minister with a difference and a rough city that might be spruced up.
The Interview Series: Nadine Moussa
Amid Lebanon's many political problems – gender inequality, in-fighting and vested financial interests – lawyer and activist Nadine Moussa may just be the voice for change the country needs.
Asia
What Burma needs to worry about in 2016, why Bangkok still rocks and a politician who packs a punch.
Building bridges
Monocle's annual Soft Power Survey puts the spotlight on the nations that use their gentler sides to gain influence. And this year's winner is...
Expo 89: New look
Portraits of leaders are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their peculiar reign.
The Interview Series: Manuela Carmena
Madrid is in the midst of reform courtesy of a 71-year-old retired judge. We find out why Manuela Carmena is tackling climate change and banishing corruption instead of enjoying her retirement.
Europe
The challenges for France, who to keep an eye out for incoming elections in various parts of the UK and a city on the up in Slovakia.
Americas
The rugged motorcade for the governor of the Falklands and a flagging debate in San Francisco.
Grand ambition
Tackling crime, pollution and a sprawling population is a tough job for Mexico City’s enterprising mayor. But he is also preparing for his next challenge: a potential presidential candidacy.
